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All of the following are advantages that enabled Europe to rapidly expand into the Americas EXCEPT... A. Europeans wanted to change their commercial position B. Colonies offered opportunities for poor Europeans C. American diseases decimated European populations with upwards of 90% population loss D. Crusading zeal inspired Europeans to travel throughout the Americas
American diseases decimated European populations with upwards of 90% population loss
Khmer temple complex: A. Hagia Sophia B. Machu Picchu C. El Dorado D. Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
The recruitment depicted in the image is best understood in the context of which of the following developments in the period 4450-1750? A. Attempts by imperial states to expand their economic power B. Attempts by imperial states to prevent religious conflict C. Attempts by imperial states to centralize their authority D. Attempts by imperial states to control population growth
Attempts by imperial states to centralize their authority
Under the Abbasid caliphate, the capital of the Islamic empire was... A. Damascus. B. Beirut. C. Alexandria D. Baghdad
Baghdad
How did China and Japan respond to European encroachment in the period of 1450 to 1750 CE? A. While Japan actively sought European presence and encouraged the spread of Christianity, China isolated itself from all things foreign. B. While China sought to learn European technology and scientific advancements, Japan isolated itself from all European countries except Britain. C. Both China and Japan became vassal states of European empires and were forced to pay tribute in order to engage in global trade. D. Both China and Japan sought to minimize foreign influence and embraced varying degrees of isolation.
Both China and Japan sought to minimize foreign influence and embraced varying degrees of isolation.
Borobudur is a temple complex in Java most closely associated with which belief system? A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Zoroastrianism D. Confucianism
Buddhism
Which characterizes how European countries sought to control trade in Asia from 1450 to 1750? A. Through economic competition B. By ending China's tribute system C. By force of arms and conquest D. By establishing diplomatic relations
By force of arms and conquest
Identify the correct state based on the description below: "A major chiefdom in North America that flourished around 900 to 1250 CE. Building styles in parts of northeastern Mexico suggest that it mav have had contact with Mesoamerican civilizations." A. Srivijaya B. Ethiopia C. Hausa Kingdoms D. Cahokia
Cahokia
Which of the following was generally more true of Catholics than Protestants in European colonies?
Catholics were more intent on converting native peoples
All of the following societies took part in sinification during the Tang and/or Song era except... A. Korea B. Ceylon C. Vietnam D. Japan
Ceylon
Which of the following did not monopolize trade along the Sahara? A. Ghana B. Mali C. Songhay D. Chaco
Chaco
The most difficult and protracted of the Mongols' many conquests was in... A. Persia B. Russia C. China D. Europe
China
This image illustrates the maritime power of... A. India 8. China C. Mali
China
Which of the following contributed to the mass conversion of people living in the Middle East to Islam by the eighth century? A. Conversion to Islam offered many financial and social benefits. B. Subjects were forced to convert to Islam upon penalty of death. C. Those who refused to convert to Islam were sold into slavery. D. No religious tradition in the Middle East competed with Islam.
Conversion to Islam offered many financial and social benefits.
Identify the resistance movement based on the following characteristics. -c. 16th-18th centuries -Response to Russian attempts to control their neighbors -Ultimately lost their autonomy to the Russian Empire A. Fronde B. Metacom's War C. Maratha Conflict D. Cossack Revolts
Cossack Revolts
What initiated the division within Islam between the Sunnis and Shias? A. Fear that Muslims in conquered lands were abandoning Islamic teachings B. The imam Ali's new revelation and elaboration of the teachings of Islam C. The belief that Husayn, the son of Ali, was the real messiah D. Disagreement over who should assume leadership in the Islamic world
Disagreement over who should assume leadership in the Islamic world
What did the New England Puritans in North America emphasize?
Education and civic responsibility
After the expansion of Islam into Africa, an organized Christian presence remained in... A. Egypt and Ethiopia B. Morocco C. Mauritania and Tunisia D. the areas along the Silk Road
Egypt and Ethiopia
Which region gained the most from the exchanges of ideas and technologies facilitated by the Mongol Empire? A. China B. Europe C. Sub-Saharan Africa D. The Middle East
Europe
Which of the following was a consequence of the exchange of diseases along the Silk Road? A. Europeans developed some immunity to Eurasian diseases. B. The Christian Church in the Byzantine Empire weakened. C. Chinese officials sought to suppress long-distance trade. D. The population in the Americas was virtually wiped out.
Europeans developed some immunity to Eurasian diseases.
In Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, what social system emerged that featured reciprocal ties between kings and vassals? A. Paganism B. Caesaropapism C. Investiture D. Feudalism
Feudalism
Identify the ship based on the description. -Dutch ship designed to maximize space by limiting its capacity for warfare. A Carrack B. Caravel C. Galleon D. Fluyt
Fluyt
Which Song-era practice suggests women's lives were more restricted than they had been in the Tang dynasty? A. Remarriage of widows B. Tribute system C. Foot binding D. Bushido
Foot binding
Why would this map be concerning to a European merchant in the period 900 to 1500? A. They would have to worry about traveling through Islamic lands that offered no safe haven for Christians. B. They would have to kowtow to the Islamic emperor. C. Goods along the Silk Roads would be more expensive as they passed through Islamic lands. D. High valued European goods, such as silk and porcelain, would not be able to find markets in East Asia without passing through Islamic lands.
Goods along the Silk Roads would be more expensive as they passed through Islamic lands.
The trade conducted along the Silk Road was largely a relay trade because... A. it linked the entire world into a single trade network. B. it linked the civilizations of coastal Eurasia but bypasses the pastoral peoples of the interior. C. goods were passed down the line rather than carried by one merchant along the entire route. D. it sustained the long-distance trade in the Americas.
Goods were passed down the line rather than carried by one merchant along the entire route
The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims should try to make at least once in the lifetime is called the A. Hijra B. Jihad C. Sogdian D. Hajj
Hajj
It echoes Mt. Meru, a sacred mountain associated with... A. Confucianism B. Daoism C. Hinduism D. Shinto
Hinduism
Which of the three places did In Battuta visit? A. the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Japan B. India, Mali, Persia C. the Arabian Peninsula, France, and India D. India, Persia, Poland
India, Mali, Persia
Which of the following was an obstacle to the creation of large empires among pastoralists? A. Lack of charismatic leaders B. Lack of horses and weapons C. Ignorance of mounted warfare D. Internal rivalry among clans
Internal rivalry among clans
In the period 1000 to 1450, which of the following developments partially resulted from knowledge of Greek science and technology? A. Japanese temple design in Kyoto B. Islamic medical books in Baghdad C. Mongol military tactics in Central Asia D. Christian theology in the Roman Empire
Islamic medical books in Baghdad
Which was true of the Mongol Empire? A. It was the largest maritime empire to that time. B. It opened up trade relations between Russia and the West. C. It did not interfere with Islamic societies. D. It caused Eurasian trade routes to move farther north.
It caused Eurasian trade routes to move farther north.
Why was the Battle of Diu important to world history? A. Portugal was able to remove the Ottomans from the Baltic Sea. B. It marked the beginning of European dominance over Asian seas till World War II. C. The battle was the final time in which Carribean pirates fought against the Spanish navy. D. The battle ensured that Morocco was able to control the Trans-Saharan trade
It marked the beginning of European dominance over Asian seas till World War II.
Why was the city of Mecca important? A. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all regarded it as the Holy Land. B. It was the birthplace of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. C. It was the meeting point for all long-distance trade routes. D. It was the site of the Kaaba, where pilgrims congregated.
It was the site of the Kaaba, where pilgrims congregated.
Which of the following is an example of how Christianity was reinterpreted as it spread throughout Asia and Africa? A. Russification B. Jesus Sutras C. Greek fire D. Cyrillic script
Jesus Sutras
Which of the following is true of pre-Islamic Arabia? A. Arabia had no contact with the long-distance trade networks of Eurasia. B. Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians lived among the established Arab populations. C. The Arabian Peninsula enjoyed long periods of peace under the Bedouins. D. A centralized state had ruled over Arabia since the fourth century.
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians lived among the established Arab populations.
What was the long-term effect of the Black Death on European society? A. Shrinking labor employment opportunities for women B. Labor shortages that weakened serfdom C. Better relations between landowners and workers D. A lack of interest in technological innovation
Labor shortages that weakened serfdom
Trade along the Silk Roads was facilitated by... A. the collapse of the Indian Ocean trade network, which benefited land routes. B. large and powerful states that provided security for merchants and travelers. C. the migration of Bantu-speaking people into South Asia and the Middle East. D. the emergence of powerful states in Southeast Asia that controlled the trade.
Large and powerful states that provided security for merchants and travelers.
"This man flooded Cairo with his benefactions. He left no court emir nor holder of a royal office without the gift of a load of gold. The Cairenes made incalculable profits out of him and his suite in buying and selling and giving and taking. They exchanged gold until they depressed its value in Egypt and caused its price to fall." ..." -Al-Umari, 1324- Al-Umari's account most likely describes the hajj of... A. Sundiata. B. T'Challa C. Menelik II D. Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa
All of the following are city-states associated with the Swahili coast except... A. Sofala B. Mecca C. Mombasa D. Kilwa
Mecca
The spread of the Black Death from China to Europe in the 140 century occurred during an era of increased contact facilitated by... A. monsoon winds B. the spread of Buddhism C. mongol rule D. the spread of Islam
Mongol Rule
Which of the following was given to Muslims on the authority of the Quran? A. Moses and Jesus were great prophets sent by God for the benefit of humanity. B. Muhammad is God. C. All earthly existence is merely an illusion. D. The soul may be reborn in another earthly form after the death of the individual.
Moses and Jesus were great prophets sent by God for the benefit of humanity.
The Great Dying in the Americas was largely due to... A. a volcanic eruption and an earthquake that caused flooding. B. a prolonged drought that made farming impossible. C. the frequent warfare between the Aztec and Inca empires. D. Native Americans' lack of immunity to Eurasian diseases.
Native Americans' lack of immunity to Eurasian diseases.
Which of the following figures is associated with the Scientific Revolution?
Newton
The Silk Road built on earlier trading connections between Eurasian civilizations and... A. Bantu migrants B. Indian merchants C. Pastoral peoples D. Paleolithic societies
Pastoral peoples
How did the Silk Road trade affect peasants in China? A. Peasants focused more on producing luxury goods. B. Peasants abandoned farming to go into commerce. C. Peasants converted to Buddhism in large numbers. D. Peasants only cultivated crops for subsistence.
Peasants focused more on producing luxury goods.
14. Which of the following served as facilitators of trade in the Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica? A. Quipus B. Pochteca C. Junks D. Nyama
Pochteca
Which of the following is not an accurate description of the Spanish castas system? A. Spaniards were at the top of the social hierarchy. B. Mixed-raced populations emerged such as the Mestizo. C. Native Arnericans were abused and exploited. D. Pochteca served as traders between merchants and rulers.
Pochteca served as traders between merchants and rulers.
A likely purpose for including the religious figure in the plaque was to show that... A. salvation for the Portuguese inhabitants of Goa could be contained only by rejecting material wealth B. Portuguese naval activities in the Indian Ocean were favored by divine forces C. because of their belief in the prophecy of Jesus, the Muslim inhabitants of Goa could also obtain salvation D. Jesus was going to provide the Portuguese with new sailing technologies for their ships if they continued to follow him
Portuguese naval activities in the Indian Ocean were favored by divine forces
Which of the following was a technological innovation that spread from China to the rest of Eurasia? A. The processing of sugar B. Printing C. The use of steam-powered engines D. The processing of cotton
Printing
Identify the resistance movement based on the following characteristics. -c. 1680 -Response to execution of holy men by Spanish governor -Uprising temporarily ousted Spain from New Mexico A. Pueblo Revolts B. Metacom's War C. Ana Nzinga's Resistance D. Cossack Revolts
Pueblo Revolts
What did the introduction of domesticated animals in the Americas make possible? A. Ranching economies B. Plantation based labor systems C. The development of the quipu system D. The expansion of the Inca Empire beyond Lake Titicaca
Ranching economies
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Sufism? A. Renunciation of the material world in the pursuit of spiritual union with Allah. B. A trend toward secularism, materialism, and republicanism. C. An exclusively male movement with no place for women. D. Rejection of the idea that one can have direct or personal contact with Allah.
Renunciation of the material world in the pursuit of spiritual union with Allah.
Which of the following was a reaction to the reliance on human reason during the eighteenth century in Europe?
Romanticism
The inclusion of the image in the manuscript best illustrates which of the following features of the period 1450-1750? A. Rulers using art as a way to communicate with their illiterate subjects B. Rulers using art to expand their territories C. Rulens using art as a way to increase literacy D. Rulers using art to legitimize their rule
Rulers using art to legitimize their rule
Which of the following was not a major maritime empire? A. Russia B. Spain C. Portugal D. Netherlands
Russia
The Sahara held rich deposits of which highly valued commodity? A. Silver B. Salt C. Nickel D. Oil
Salt
Between 500 and 1500, the civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes... A. fought with one another for control of the fur trade. B. created a long-distance trade network in the Americas C. ran similar regional economies controlled by the state. D. seem to have had little direct contact with each other.
Seem to have had little direct contact with each other.
Which of the following describes the reception of modern European science inChina, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire during the early modern era?
Selective adoption of European scientific learning
Which of the following religious traditions blended elements of Hinduism and Islam? A. Sikhism B. Shia Islam C. Sunni Islam D. Sufism
Sikhism
The Atlantic slave trade in the Americas was distinct from past instances of slavery in world history because... A. children of slaves were considered free. B. most slaves were women and children. C. most slaves were Slavic-speaking peoples. D. Slave status was associated with race.
Slave status was associated with race.
Which describes a feature of the commerce in the Indian Ocean basin when Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498? A. Merchant ships were heavily armed. B. Japan regulated all trade in Asia. C. The Chinese navy patrolled the sea lanes. D. Small-scale merchants traded openly.
Small-scale merchants traded openly.
Slavery in the premodern Islamic world featured... A. Slaves were exclusively male because women were not enslaved. B. Some slaves acquired prominent military or political status. C. All slaves worked in large-scale agricultural enterprises. D. Slaves were treated as a form of dehumanized property.
Some slaves acquired prominent military or political status.
Which of the following was a long-term impact of the Crusades in Europe? A. The Crusades weakened significantly the influence of Turkic-speaking peoples in the Islamic world. B. Spain, Sicily, and the Baltic region permanently joined the world of Western Christendom. C. Animosity from the Crusades ended the flow of Muslim learning into Europe. D. People from the Middle East migrated to Europe in large numbers.
Spain, Sicily, and the Baltic region permanently joined the world of Western Christendom.
Which group had the greatest success in converting people outside of Europe to Christianity?
Spanish catholic missionaries
Which is not a pillar of Islam? A. Belief in Allah and Muhammad as his prophet B. Observation of the holy month of Ramadan with fasting from dawn to sunset C. Standard prayer once a day and public prayer at noon on Sundays D. Giving alms to the poor and unfortunate
Standard prayer once a day and public prayer at noon on Sundays
The faction of Muslims that follows orthodox traditions ls known as the... A. Bhakti B. Sunni. C. Sufi. D. Umayyad
Sunni.
Which of the following describes European reaction to the syncretic religions ofAfrican slave communities in the New World?
Suppression
Which Mughal structure illustrated how rulers used architecture to convey power? A. Taj Mahal B. Angkor Wat C. Machu Picchu D. Versailles Palace
Taj Mahal
What event in the thirteenth century influenced the Egyptian state's change in attitude toward its Christian subjects from tolerance to persecution? A. The Arab conquest of North Africa B. The spread of Byzantine Empire C. The plague D. The Crusades
The Crusades
How was the Enlightenment related to the Scientific Revolution?
The Enlightenment applied the idea of natural laws to human affairs rather than the physical universe.
On which of the major trade networks would you find merchants such as Swahili Arabs, Omanis, and the Javanese? A. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade B. The Silk Road(s) C. The Indian Ocean Trade Network D. The Trans-Saharan Trade Network
The Indian Ocean Trade Network
Why did the Chinese imperial court initially welcome the Jesuit missionaries?
The Jesuits' knowledge in mathematics, astronomy, technology, geography, and mapmaking was useful to the Chinese.
Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the African diaspora? A. The Great Dying B. The Middle Passage C. The Little Ice Age D. The Great Famine
The Middle Passage
All of the following are examples of ways in which rulers used art and architecture to legitimize their rule except... A. The Inca sun temple of Cuzco B. The Ottoman timar system C. The mausoleums of the Mughals D. The imperial portraits of the Qing emperors
The Ottoman timar system
Which of the following was established as a Spanish colony in the 16th century? A. Goa B. Macao C. Mombasa D. The Philippines
The Philippines
Which location demonstrates a maritime choke point essential to Srivijaya? A. The Gulf of Aden B. The Straits of Malacca C. The Volga River D. The Arabian Sea
The Straits of Malacca
What contributed to the doubling of the Chinese population during the Tang and Song dynasties? A. The conquest of Japan B. The adoption of a fast-growing strain of rice from Vietnam C. The end of warfare with pastoral peoples D. The massive importation of food crops from Central Asia.
The adoption of a fast-growing strain of rice from Vietnam
Which of the following did all Enlightenment thinkers share?
The belief in progress and reason
Which of the following represents a form of Hinduism that shared features with mystical Sufi forms of Islam?
The bhakti movement
The Ottoman Empire's recruitment of soldiers and bureaucrats through the system depicted in the image is most similar to which broader method that rulers used to strengthen their empires in the period 1450-1750? A. The collection of tribute B. Establishment of religious uniformity C. Abolition of feudal privileges D. The granting of autonomy to minority groups
The collection of tribute
The production of the plaque in Goa is best understood in the Immediate context of which of the following? A. The establishment of plantation economies B. The spread of printing-press technology C. The development of trading-post empires D. The decline of Asian states such as the Mughal Empire
The development of trading-post empires
How did Buddhism change as it spread along the Silk Road? A. Buddhist practices increasingly emphasized asceticism and withdrawal from society. B. The Buddha became more human and less divine. C. Buddhist doctrines became more esoteric. D. The gods of many peoples along the Silk Roads were incorporated as bodhisattvas.
The gods of many peoples along the Silk Roads were incorporated as bodhisattvas.
What made Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses revolutionary?
The idea that an individual could find salvation by faith alone
Which is an example of the Columbian Exchange? A. The emergence of Western Europeans on the world stage. B. The introduction of corn and potatoes into the Afro-Eurasian diet. C. The rivalry between Catholic Spain and Protestant England. D. The interaction between Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations.
The introduction of corn and potatoes into the Afro-Eurasian diet.
Which of the following statements about the Mongol Empire of the 13th century is true? A. The Mongols conquered Constantinople. B. The invasion of Japan was attempted but was unsuccessful. C. The number of Buddhists and Muslims in Asia dropped significantly as a result of Mongol persecution. D. In China, the Mongols eliminated the dominated merchant class.
The invasion of Japan was attempted but was unsuccessful.
Which of the following features of the Byzantine Empire did the new civilization of Kievan Rus adopt? A. The customs and dress of Germanic peoples B. The political ideals of imperial control of the Church C. The concept of a good life as one of no desire and no action D. The commitment to economic equality and social justice
The political ideals of imperial control of the Church
Which of the following marked a major turning point in the relationship betweenChina and Christian missionaries?
The pope's claim of authority over Chinese Christians
What facilitated the spread of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
The printing press
What condition in Europe that was absent in China and the Islamic world contributed to the Scientific Revolution?
The relative independence of European universities
Why were women's lives more restricted in the Song dynasty than in the Tang dynasty? A. The introduction of Daoism B. The decline of Buddhism C. The spread and influence of nomadic cultures D. The revival of Confucianism
The revival of Confucianism
Which of the following is a reason that the Tang and Song dynasties are regarded as "golden age" in China? A. The peaceful transfer of power from the Tang to the Song B. The development of democratic political institutions C. The setting of standards of excellence in art and literature D. The nearly universal adoption of Buddhism by the population
The setting of standards of excellence in art and literature
Which of the following contributed to the decline of Christianity in Asia and Africa by 1500? A. The decline in inter-regional trade B. The rise of the Byzantine Empire C. The end of the Roman Empire D. The spread of the Islamic civilization
The spread of the Islamic civilization
The creation of the Mongol Empire was facilitated by... A. The territories the Mongols invaded were experiencing internal divisions. B. The technology of the Mongols was superior to that of their adversaries. C. Chinggis Khan had a precise blueprint for world conquest. D. The tribal values of the Mongols served as a unifying ideology.
The territories the Mongols invaded were experiencing internal divisions.
What aspects of Chinese civilization did Mongol rulers in the Yuan dynasty adopt? A. The Chinese examination system B. The traditional Confucian rituals C. The disdain toward merchants D. The practice of foot binding
The traditional Confucian rituals
What role did Mongol women play in Mongolian administration? A. They dominated the Bureau of Colonial Affairs. B. They ruled independently in various parts of the empire. C. They led armies in many of the invasion throughout Eurasia. D. They advised on government policies and court decisions.
They advised on government policies and court decisions.
In what way did nineteenth-century developments in the sciences depart fromEnlightenment principles?
They emphasized conflict and struggle as the motors of progress.
Why did Sikhism evolve from a peaceful religion into a militant community?
They had to defend themselves against both Mughal and Hindu hostility.
How did Chinese and Russian expansion into Central Asia affect the nomadic peoples inhabiting the steppe lands? A. They no longer enjoyed political independence and economic prosperity. B. They were absorbed into Chinese and Russian society and lost their identity. C. They formed a military confederation and won independence. D. They abandoned their lifestyle and became successful merchants.
They no longer enjoyed political independence and economic prosperity.
Which of the following was a reason that Portugal, Spain, France, and Britain were the first to expand into the New World? A. They had a long tradition of exploring distant lands by boat. B. They were on the Atlantic coast and were closer to the Americas. C. They believed in ancient legends of a lost world across the ocean. D. Their lands lacked iron, which drove them to search for deposits.
They were on the Atlantic coast and were closer to the Americas.
Which was an incentive for the Portuguese to find a direct route to Asia? A. To circumvent Muslim and Venetian monopolies on the trade in Eastern goods. B. To establish colonies for their growing population C. To continue the Crusades in Asia and Pacific Oceania D. To establish a base on the eastern end of the Silk Road
To circumvent Muslim and Venetian monopolies on the trade in Eastern goods.
Why did some Native Americans aid the Spanish in their initial invasion of the New World? A. To acquire gold and jewels from the Spanish B. To learn about European culture and history C. To appease the gods and avert natural disaster D. To gain an advantage against their own enemies.
To gain an advantage against their own enemies.
Which of the following was a goal of the Wahhabi movement?
To return to the absolute monotheism of authentic Islam
The material used to create the plague best reflects which of the following historical situations in the Indian Ocean region in the period 1450-1750? A. Trade networks continued to flourish and gave Europeans direct access to precious luxury goods. B. European luxury goods became increasingly popular among Asian populations in the region. C. Natural resources from the Americas allowed Asia producers to diversify the products they sold to European merchants. D. European artisans in the region increasingly copied Islamic and Indian styles in their artistic productions.
Trade networks continued to flourish and gave Europeans direct access to precious luxury goods.
Disagreement over which of the following contributed to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church? A. A church hierarchy of composed of women B. Veneration of icons C. Calvin's concept of predestination D. The religious authority of the Bible
Veneration of icons
Technological changes in which field limited women's opportunities in Western Europe by the fifteenth century? A. Farming B. Weaving C. Shipbuilding D. Metallurgy
Weaving
In which region was conversion to Islam motivated by a desire to expand trading networks rather than from the result of conquest and Islamic rule? A. India B. Anatolia C. West Africa D. Spain
West Africa
The fourteenth century traveler In Battuta was appalled at the "casual intimacy of unmarried men and women, despite their evident commitment to Islam" in which part of the world? A. Mesoamerica B. Northern China C. West Africa D. Western Europe
West Africa
During the period 1000 to 1300, the rulers in which region held the least power? A. Western Europe B. The Byzantine Empire C. China D. Russia
Western Europe
What similar feature did Andean Christianity and Mexican Christianity share?
What similar feature did Andean Christianity and Mexican Christianity share?
The absence of which of the following made long-distance trade in the Americas difficult? A. Wheeled vehicles B. Organized Governments C. Rivers D. Llamas
Wheeled vehicles
Which of the following was a pastoral empire that served as a model for the Turks and the Mongols? A. Abbasid B. Xiongnu C. Almoravid D. Yuan
Xiongnu
The Mughal ruler Akbar favored policies that promoted... A. a cosmopolitan and hybrid Indian-Persian-Turkic culture. B. the forced conversion of Hindus to Islam. C. a distinctly Islamic identity. D. the removal of non-Muslims from high office.
a cosmopolitan and hybrid Indian-Persian-Turkic culture.
The term "jihad" in Islam refers to... A. a holy striving of word and need against nonbelievers. B. the practice of a man having several wives legally. C. the body of laws derived from the Quran. D. special religious courts to handle violations of Islamic law.
a holy striving of word and need against nonbelievers.
What advantage did the Byzantine Empire have that enabled it to survive as a political entity for a thousand years longer than the western part of the Roman Empire? A. Assimilation of Germanic culture B. A longer frontier C. More territory under its control D. A stronger military
a stronger military
In contrast to the Umayyad dynasty, the caliphs of the Abbasid dynasty... A. followed the Suff traditions of Islam throughout their capital. B. rejected Persian culture influence. C. did not identify themselves as Arabs. D. allowed non-Arabs to play a prominent role in society.
allowed non-Arabs to play a prominent role in society.
Both Wang Yangmin in his view of Confucianism and Martin Luther in his view of Christianity...
argued that individuals could find their own path to virtue and salvation
The colonial economy of the Spanish Empire in former Aztec and Inca lands was... A. dependent on the import of African slaves for labor. B. based on commercial agriculture and mining. C. supported by piracy and smuggling. D. administered by Spanish missionaries.
based on commercial agriculture and mining.
In Song dynasty China, masculine identity came to be defined in terms of... A. archer, horseback riding, and athleticism B. military valor and business acumen C. calligraphy, scholarship, painting and poetry D. weakness, sacrifice, and delicacy
calligraphy, scholarship, painting and poetry
Identify the ship based on the characteristics below: -preeminent ship of exploration during 15th and 16th centuries -highly maneuverable due to lateen sails -used by Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus A. caravel B. dhow C. junk D. trireme
caravel
Columbus's Santa Maria, Vasco da Gama's So Gabriel and Magellan's Victoria were all... A. galleons. B. caravels. C. carracks. D. schooners.
carracks.
Sufi practitioners facilitated conversion of Islam in Anatolia and India by... A. promoting the enforcement of the sharia by local Islamic rulers B. emphasizing personal experience of the divine rather than the law C. initiating campaigns to close Christian and Hindu schools D. freeing large numbers of slave who agreed to convert
emphasizing personal experience of the divine rather than the law
Membership in the umma was based on a common... A. culture B. faith C. race D. class
faith
(1200-1450) Islam covered an area... A. from England to Siberia B. from Italy to Japan. C. from Rome to China D. from Spain to India.
from Spain to India.
The Battle of Tondibi (1591) illustrated the importance of... A. religious conversion as a means to subdue the Balkan region. B. gunpowder weapons in the Moroccan defeat of the Songhai. C. Mughal war elephants as they fought against the Safavids. D. desert terrain in weakening the Fatimid forces at Anatolia.
gunpowder weapons in the Moroccan defeat of the Songhai.
In comparison to Byzantium, Latin Christendom before 1000 C.E. was a(n)... A. expanding empire. B. theocratic state. C. localized society. D. unified state.
localized society.
Western Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) featured... A. a society that became increasingly urban and literate until 700 CE. B. a long period of peace and prosperity. C. Germanic peoples making up smaller amounts of the population. D. long-distance trade limited to Italy.
long-distance trade limited to Italy.
A characteristic feature of pastoral societies was their... A. productivity. B. stratification. C. wealth. D. mobility.
mobility.
The early scientists in the Scientific Revolution
saw no conflict between science and religion
In their relations with China, the countries of Vietnam and Japan both... A. acknowledged the Chinese emperor as their ruler. B. rejected every aspect of Chinese civilization. C. declined to participate in the Chinese tribute system. D. sent people to China to study Chinese thought and culture.
sent people to China to study Chinese thought and culture.
The use of slaves as eunuch guards was most closely associated with... A. wage labor systems in Western Europe that no longer used slave labor. B. slavery in Brazilian plantations under the rule of Portuguese slaveowners. C. slavery in central African societies who practiced traditional African religious beliefs. D. slavery within Islamic empires, like the Ottomans, along the Mediterranean Sea
slavery within Islamic empires, like the Ottomans, along the Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following describes pastoral societies' relationships with agricultural societies? Pastoral societies... A. were self-sufficient and did not interact with agricultural societies. B. were located in harsh environments that prevented interaction with agricultural societies. C. sought foodstuffs, manufactured goods, and luxury items from agricultural societies. D. were often raided by the armies of agricultural societies.
sought foodstuffs, manufactured goods, and luxury items from agricultural societies.
According to the Quran, women were... A. to remain veiled and secluded. B. to blame for the evil in the world. C. spiritually equal to men. D. socially equal to men.
spiritually equal to men.
Temujin's rise to power as Chinggis Khan was facilitated by... A. the effect of the Black Death on agricultural societies. B. the support of the clan of his father, who was a powerful chief. C. the construction of the largest navy in the world at the time. D. the incorporation of warriors from defeated tribes into his forces.
the effect of the Black Death on agricultural societies.
China's most enduring and intense interaction with outsiders was with... A. the hunting and gathering societies of Southeast Asia. B. the nomadic pastoral peoples of the northern steppes. C. the various empires that ruled India. D. Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean.
the nomadic pastoral peoples of the northern steppes.
Those who participated in the Chinese tribute system gained... A. a permanent garrison of Chinese troops. B. a gift of gunpowder and cannons. C. the opportunity to trade in China. D. lower tax rates.
the opportunity to trade in China.
The rapid expansion of the Islamic Empire in the century following the death of Muhammad was bolstered by... A. the uniting of all Arabs behind Muhammad's relative Ali. B. the violent campaigns against Christians and Jews. C. the weakness of the Byzantine and Persian empires. D. a smooth succession of caliphs selected by election.
the weakness of the Byzantine and Persian empires.
Which of the following explains why Muhammad's face is obscured in image-based sources? A. to focus on the message of Islam B. to symbolize Muhammad's divinity C. to avoid idolatry D. for devotional purposes
to avoid idolatry
Japan's emergence as a major silver producer in the 16th century... A. contributed to wars with Spain for control of the silver trade. B. fostered a population explosion and ecological crisis. C. triggered an end of civil war and the unification of Japan. D. fomented Japan's rise as an empire by the 17th century.
triggered an end of civil war and the unification of Japan.
In comparison to the Mongol conquests of Persia and China, Mongol rule in Russia... A. did not depend on local elites to govern. B. penetrated all the way to the village level. C. was not accompanied by Mongol occupation. D. resulted in the creation of a mixed-race population.
was not accompanied by Mongol occupation.
The spread of Islam in Africa... A. was primarily associated with trade routes along sand and sea B. was only a northern process along the Mediterranean Sea C. had no influence on pre existing cultural traditions. D. was able to overtake the continent, including the rural regions.
was primarily associated with trade routes along sand and sea
During the centuries between 1450 and 1750, the spread of Islam was usually the
work of Muslim holy men, scholars, and traders.
Which of the following individuals is highlighted through the characteristics listed below? -Lived in the late fifteenth to early sixteenth centuries -Female Sufi master and poet -"Probably composed more works in Arabic than any other woman prior to the twentieth century." A. Margery Kempe B. Ibn Battuta C. Nasir al-Din al Tusi D. ´A´ishah al-Ba´uniyyah
´A´ishah al-Ba´uniyyah